Tragicomic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌtɹædʒɪˈkɒmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tragicomic is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or resembling tragicomedy; having both tragic and comic aspects.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or resembling tragicomedy; having both tragic and comic aspects.
Example Sentences
The pirates threatened to kill Captain Phillips if attacked, and the result was tragicomic: the world’s most powerful navy vs. a lifeboat.
Word Forms
- tragicomedic
Synonyms for tragicomic
Depending on context, synonyms include jocoserious, sad, humorous, tragicomical, humourous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include humourous, humorous, sad, tragicomedic, comitragic, comico-tragical.
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